Windows 10: Files are padlocked

Hi,I had windows 7 Professional before on my laptop. I saved all filesPictures and videos on hard disk and removed it from laptop as it was damaged. Recently when I am trying to open it on my Windows 10 Pro laptop then I see all files are locked. I did not encrypt it even though I have encryption keys. I need these pictures as these are my precious memory. Can someone help. I tried all the solutions I could find on different forums and youtube.

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Disk Cleanup - Padlock on Temporary Internet Files

Hi I have the same problem that the recommendation you suggested doesn't cover.

When you use the disc clean up facility....you see a list of things to clean up and you tick what you wish....i.e. recycle bin, temp files, temp internet files and so on.

Just recently there is a padlock in the "tick box" against temporary internet files meaning none can be deleted in this disc clean up area and of course the file size grows and grows....so how can we delete them or more importantly how can we remove the
padlock and go back to how it was! Note lap top and other devices all ok.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

All saved file now have padlock icon  

I did ... and it works .... but only on folder/file at that time.
New folders files still get saved with box ticked.

I just went through the tutorial again step by step ....... I can untick the 'Encrypt contents....'
I click OK ..... box closes .... but when I then try to do the last step 'Apply changes to this folder, subfolder and files'







That fails with error (see attached)






I have tried 'ignore' then it rattles through applying attributes to a load of files.

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additional information ....
Just download new zipped folder .. you can see it does not have the icon issue when in Download folder.

It does though appear as soon as I move to desktop ... and as before has set attribute to 'encrypt'

 

Disk Cleanup - Padlock on Temporary Internet Files

Hi Robert,

Please let us know the KB Number of the update that is causing this issue. Also, let us know the make and model of your device.

An update history is available so you can see which updates were installed, and when.

To see update history in Windows 10:

• Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update >
  Advanced options > View your update history.
  
  For more info about what’s included in updates for Windows 10, see
  
  Windows 10 update history.

I suggest you to refer the suggestions provided by JimWynne on March 30, 2016 from the link below.

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Please get back to us with the results of the issue in regards with padlock and any other questions you might have regarding Windows operating system. We are happy to assist.

Regards,

Guru Kiran